Hope Notes 10-09-2008

Dear Friends of Hope ~

As we grow, we need to be sure we take the time to get to know one another. Not just the new faces, but the faces we've gotten accustomed to worshipping with over the years. Did you ever stop and realize that you've seen so and so for three years now and don't really know anything about them? Attending small groups and events like the upcoming Potluck Supper can help us. Let's make the effort and make deeper relationships!

SUNDAY SERMON - COMMUNION SUNDAY

10/12 – Dealing with Liars and Their Lies (Titus 1:10-16)

The work of God's people primarily is a struggle to hold onto and declare the truth. Our enemy is a master of lies. He will often send his workers into the church - or into our lives – to try to fill everything with deceit. How do we deal with those who fight against the truth? Paul gave instructions to Titus on how to deal with this problem at the church on Crete. We will look at this teaching from Paul and learn how we need to deal with this attack as a church, and how we need to recognize those who would destroy the truth.

UPCOMING COMMUNION SERVICES

October 26^th

November 30th

CD'S AVAILABLE

Please remember that our services are available on CD immediately following the service for FREE! Pick up a copy for yourself or for anyone they want to share Hope with. Pastor Mark's messages are also available on our website, www.hopechristianfellowship.org.

SUNDAY MORNING PRAYER TIME

Our Sunday morning prayer time is open to everyone who attends. We will be starting at 9:15 am in one of the classrooms. We pray for the services that morning and for the needs in the church.

BIBLE READING FOR OCTOBER - JOB

Job was rich, married with ten children, and had the respect of his peers. Most importantly, he loved God. Yet God allowed Satan to test Job by taking everything from him. His wife told him to "curse God and die" and his three "friends" kept insisting he must have done something horrible to deserve his fate. Job knew that wasn't true; and although he never got an answer as to why he had to suffer, he got something much better. But you'll have to read for yourself to find out what!

OPPORTUNITIES FOR FELLOWSHIP

UPCOMING EVENTS

Christmas Café & Party - 12/12

BICYCLE EXCURSION-THIS SATURDAY!

Saturday 10/11 @ 9:00 am

Meet at Mark & Dana's house (6 East Ave, Clayton) for coffee and donuts first, then get ready to start biking at 9:30 for about 15 miles. Got to burn off those donuts somehow! Sign up sheet on back table.

LADIES FELLOWSHIP NIGHT- TONIGHT!

Thursday, October 9^th 5:30 - 9:30 pm

All ladies interested in scrapbooking are invited to bring your supplies and join us at Debby Bolser's house (3 Marlowe Ct. Glassboro). Come for dinner or whenever you can! Please call Debby so she will know how many to plan for (881-1445).

POTLUCK SUPPER

Sunday, October 19

Join us immediately after worship for some good food and conversation. This would be a great time to get to talk to everyone that you just never seem to have time for after worship! Catch up with old friends and get to make some new ones.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH

GRIEF GROUP

The "Christ Centered Journey Through Grief" is currently paused. If you know of any women who are in the first year of grieving the loss of a loved one, please let them know about Hope's Christian based support group. Contact Lorraine Otis (686-1557) or Charlotte Zediker (845-4273). A new group will form as the Lord leads in bringing us 3-5 people.

REVOLVE TOUR / ALL ACCESS

Event for Teen Girls November 7 & 8

Package Cost $85 (includes ticket & hotel)

Box Lunch $8 (can be ordered if desired)

Concerts by amazing bands, behind-the-scenes look at relationships, drama (the good kind!), real-life stories and more. When it comes to a relationship with God, you have All Access. Bring a friend and come to the All Access event to get a glimpse of what it's like to have All Access to the love of God! Sign up sheet on back table. Please indicate if you wish to order the Box Lunch. See Lois Hartwell with questions (629-9572).

"You will have complete and free access to God's kingdom, keys to open any and every door; no more barriers between heaven and earth…" Mat 16:19

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY

GENESIS

Join us at the synagogue as we pick up where we left off in the book of Genesis. For those who need to bring their children, they can hang out in a classroom while we meet in the auditorium. The study runs from 7:30 to 8:30 (sharp!). A small investment of an hour yields a great return for your week!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

UPCOMING DATES

Deadline for Partner Forms - 10/26

Deadline for Nominations (Elder & Deacon) - 11/16

Annual Business Meeting - 12/28 after service.

UPCOMING DEACON & ELDER NOMINATIONS

Deadline 11/16/08

We need our partners to nominate men who are qualified to be on the Leadership Team - with a two year window to evaluate whether we should present them to the church for appointment as elders. We also need partners to nominate men & women to be on the Deacon Team. There is an information sheet out (in addition to the nomination forms) to describe the function of Deacons as the Bible describes them and how they function at Hope.

CLOTHING NEEDED

Karen Blythe's brother is bringing home twin girls he adopted from Colorado this week. They are in need of clothing in sizes 3 or 4 for the girls. Praise God he is able to help these children……..let's see if we can now help him to clothe them! See Karen Blythe for more information.

WALK FOR LUNG CANCER

Saturday November 1^st @ Cooper River Park

If you are interested in doing the walk or making a donation, please see Lorraine Otis. Information is on the back table at church. If you would like to donate, please use http://www.events.lungevity.org.buddyspals/. Please pray for the success of the walk and for a cure!

2^ND ANNUAL GIRLS OF HOPE BAKE SALE

Sunday November 2^nd before & after worship

This is it! We know you've all been waiting for the home baked goodies. Help our teen girls raise some much needed funds to assist them in purchasing tickets for the Revolve Tour, a Christian conference designed to bring them closer to the Lord. And remember, there are no calories when you are eating for a good cause!

THIS WEEK'S WORKERS ARE:

SIGN-IN TABLE: Natalie Davis

LAMB'S MINISTRY: Lenny Little, LaTosha Briggs (T)

Helen Mastalski, Megan Tareila (I)

Damon Briggs, Maurice Brazelis (C)

Anne Owens, Sharon Sambucci, Jess St.Petery

GREETERS: Pat Roselli

Joan Roselli

COUNTERS: Jim & Mike

CLEANERS: Lillian

PRAYER REQUESTS

Lorraine Otis - For Jeanette, who just had a double mastectomy.

Mike Hartwell - In need of a job.

Erin Sweeney - For her cousin, Nick, who is suffering from a broken nose.

Building - For the Lord to direct us as to how to best use the building He's provided, including what work to do and where to spend money. Also, continue to seek God's direction in the search for a permanent home for us.

Help us to remember to pray, Lord. Not just for these specific requests, but "in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Ph 4:6

Secure in His Hands,

Lois

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